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CMS ENERGY CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 24, 2013)

Filed October 24, 2013For Securities:CMSCMS-PCCMSACMSCCMSD

Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) filed an 8-K on October 24, 2013, to disclose that its management was scheduled to meet with investors on the same day. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish a presentation (Exhibit 99.1) that provided a business update and financial outlook. This presentation, while not formally filed for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, offered insights into the company's strategic direction and future expectations. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K and its accompanying exhibit is subject to the forward-looking statements disclaimer included in the filing. The company explicitly refers investors to its Form 10-K and 10-Q filings for a comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties that could materially affect its reported results. The filing emphasizes that actual results may differ from projections presented.

Key Highlights

  • 1CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) held an investor meeting on October 24, 2013, to provide a business update and financial outlook.
  • 2A presentation (Exhibit 99.1) containing this update was furnished with the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, making forward-looking information available to investors.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for certain legal liabilities but is intended for investor awareness.
  • 5CMS Energy's management, including the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Thomas J. Webb, signed the report.
  • 6The filing includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, directing investors to SEC filings for detailed risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with a business update and financial outlook from CMS Energy Corporation's management. It furnishes a presentation that was delivered to investors on October 24, 2013, and makes this information accessible under Regulation FD.

No, the information in the furnished presentation is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section. However, it does contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, as detailed in the company's other SEC filings.

The filing directs investors to the 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION' and 'RISK FACTORS' sections of CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy Company's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings. These documents provide a more comprehensive understanding of factors that could cause actual results to differ from projections.

The 8-K filing was signed by Thomas J. Webb, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of both CMS Energy Corporation and Consumers Energy Company.